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aka Fern Leaf Japanese Maple

A truly desirable Maple with beautiful fern-like fresh green foliage. Each deep lobe of the leaf is serrated giving an overall delicate appearance. Glorious autumn tones of crimson, orange and yellow prior to leaf fall. Grow in a sheltered spot in deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Dwarf Japanese Maple

This rare and desirable dwarf is slow growing with elegant thin branches. The five-lobed leaves begin as brick red in spring, turn purple, red and green in summer then finally turn gold and orange late autumn. Plant in a sheltered spot in the garden or grow in a container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This rare and desirable dwarf is slow growing with elegant thin branches. The five-lobed leaves begin as brick red in spring, turn purple, red and green in summer then finally turn gold and orange late autumn. Plant in a sheltered spot in the garden or grow in a container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This Acer has variegated creamy-white with pink leaves in spring. Bark has pink striations through out, especially on newer bark. Fast growing when young, this lovely maple will eventually produce a spreading plant with the colours becoming more intense with age. Deciduous.

Asahi Zuru translates to Rising Sun Shelter from cold wind and late frost

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aka Japanese Maple

A rare and beautiful Maple named for it's outstanding autumn foliage in shades of burnt orange. The new spring growth has tones of pale yellow and green with hints of orange on rounded leaves with shallow lobes. Plant in a sheltered, semi-shaded position. Deciduous.

This special Maple can also be grown in a container.

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aka Japanese Maple

An attractive little Acer with deeply dissected fine foliage in tones of orange-red in early spring turning more green in summer. Nice autumn tones. A strong grower with an upright habit and pendulous branches. Perfect for a sheltered spot in small gardens. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

The translation of the name of this Japanese Maple is "The red beautiful girl". That says it all really doesn't it? A dwarf form with red dissected foliage eventually turning green with purple tones. Red autumn tones. Plant with protection from afternoon sun and wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

"Beni Otake" means red bamboo. The foliage emerges red in spring and holds it colour well into summer, before turning bronze and then green. Eventually forms a vase shaped tree. Prefers sun to partial shade in well drained soil. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

The name may not be the most desirable but the tree certainly is. The rich red, spring foliage is finely dissected and holds its colour well throughout summer. In autumn the leaves turn a deeper shade of red before falling. Neat and tidy upright habit. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A great Maple for those that love deep wine foliage. The attractive dissected leaves remain a gorgeous shade of red all year round intensifying in the autumn. Very pretty and dainty. Lovely landscape feature tree. Protect from hot dry winds and afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Butterfly is a delicate, unique small tree. Butterfly has deeply divided, gray-green leaves with creamy margins that are often tinged pink in the spring and scarlet in the fall. It looks lovely from afar but, to see its true splendour, one should look up close. Deciduous

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aka Dwarf Japanese Maple

A slow growing small Maple suitable for town gardens or a special container. Flame pink leaves burst forth in spring gradually turning a more subdued green. The vivid pink red tones return in autumn. Very attractive and desirable. Protect from strong winds. Deciduous.

Chishio translates to "blood" to describe the brilliant scarlet tones of the new foliage.

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aka Dwarf Japanese Maple

A slow growing small Maple suitable for town gardens or a special container. Flame pink leaves burst forth in spring gradually turning a more subdued green. The vivid pink red tones return in autumn. Very attractive and desirable. Protect from strong winds. Deciduous.

Chishio translates to "blood" to describe the brilliant scarlet tones of the new foliage.

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aka Dwarf Japanese Maple

A slow growing small Maple suitable for town gardens or a special container. Flame pink leaves burst forth in spring gradually turning a more subdued green. The vivid pink red tones return in autumn. Very attractive and desirable. Protect from strong winds. Deciduous.

Chishio translates to "blood" to describe the brilliant scarlet tones of the new foliage.

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aka Japanese Maple

The new green leaves appear brushed with pink and gold in early spring on this little witches broom from Australia. 'Coonara Pygmy' forms a very dense irregular shaped small shrub at maturity. Fall colour is a nice blend of reds and yellows and very good for a dwarf. Deciduous.

Great for rock gardens, bonsai or containers.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A pretty little weeping Maple with red stems and foliage through spring-summer. Bronze scarlet tones in autumn prior to leaf fall. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Shelter from harsh wind Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Weeping Maple. Deep red stems and dissected red foliage from spring to summer intensifying in tone prior to leaf fall. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect in the garden or a special container. Happiest with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is a small but gorgeous lace leaf that has an interesting green-red thing happening on it's new growth. The very dissected leaves display various shades of red throughout summer and autumn. Prefers filtered light in a sheltered position. Great for container growing. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Weeping maple

Weeping. Deeply dissected foliage bursts into life in spring in a bright shade of lime green. In summer the leaves become edged with red for a striking contrast. Finally, in autumn the foliage takes on a red-orange. The softly rounded crown is made up of elegantly arching branches. Deciduous.

This special maple can also be container grown.

aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Weeping Pillar. Deeply dissected foliage bursts into life in spring in a bright shade of lime green. In summer the leaves become edged with red for a striking contrast. Finally in autumn the foliage takes on a red-orange. The softly rounded crown is made up of elegantly arching branches. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

The name says it all. The spring leaves of this desirable Maple are an intense wine red with a fiery glow! The colour holds well into summer. Strong upright growth habit. Would make a strong statement as a specimen tree or perhaps consider a group of 3 for a real bit of wow! Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A dwarf Sango kaku. Discovered in Australia this dwarf form looks like a winner for those that want a true Sango but have little space. As with all colour barks you should not grow in really cold areas or wet areas. But for most this is a very nice smaller tree. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A small growing Maple with delicate, dissected lacy foliage in fresh green with the odd hint of yellow in spring. Autumn colour is yellow-orange prior to fall. Pretty in the garden or a special container. Prefers a sheltered spot away from harsh wind and sun. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Weeping Maple. An outstanding vigorous yet small growing Maple that would look fabulous in a container or placed in a special corner of the garden. The lobed foliage has strong hues of crimson and purple which last from spring right through to autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Weeping Maple

An outstanding vigorous small growing Maple that would look fabulous in a container or placed in a special corner of the garden. The lobed foliage has strong hues of crimson and purple which last from spring right through to autumn. You will not regret planting this lovely small tree. Deciduous.

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Green Cascade has larger leaves and greater resistance to sun-scorch than its delicate relatives. This cultivar can be trained to grow more upright, or left to cascade and mound naturally. Grows best in a slightly moist, fertile soil. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

A highly ornamental plant with very finely cut foliage. Slow growing when young. Globe-shaped form. Leaves emerge bright green and may have some crimson highlights when in full sun. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

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aka Paperbark Maple

A rare and unusual Maple that is particularly prized for its peeling bark. The tree sheds the warm brown bark each year in wide curling strips. Attractive dark green foliage in spring and summer that turns deep scarlet in autumn. Grow in a sheltered spot in nice deep soil. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. Deeply dissected fine foliage that emerges red in spring slowly turning green often with red tips. Crimson autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Develops a broad mounding shape. Prefers a sheltered spot with deep cool soil. Deciduous. Suitable for container growing.

This form of Japanese Maple is actually a cultivar from Australia that is gaining international popularity. Will it make your 'Heartbeat'?

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aka Maple

Herbstfeuer which translates in German as Autumn Fire is a formal green upright maple with pleasant yellow green spring foliage that matures to dark green. This colour tinges with purple in late summer. It's excellent orange-red autumn colour fully lives up to it's name. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This really is a lovely maple with fresh glossy green spring and summer foliage that turns vibrant shades of yellow and orange in the autumn. Strong upright growth habit. Plant in the sun or semi-shade preferably with protection from harsh wind. An excellent feature tree. Deciduous.

AKA 'Jewel of the Fall' so you know this tree is going to provide beautiful autumn colour. The deep orange tones will be more prevalent in colder climates.

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aka Japanese Maple

A gorgeous little weeping Maple with delicate, lacy, purple foliage on graceful pendulous branches. Use as a focal point either in the garden or a special container. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh wind. Delicious and deciduous.

This ancient cultivar from the 1800's is more tolerant of the sun than many thought we still recommend a sheltered position. The name refers to the cascading leaves.

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aka Japanese Maple

Known for it's transition of colour from greens to reds as winter progresses. As soon as the temperatures begin to drop the bark begins to change colour to yellow at the trunk, the colder it gets the further up the colour moves from pale yellow through orange to intense red at the tips. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

An exceptional Maple for smaller spaces. Upright and slow growing with dainty soft green foliage attractively dissected. Amazing tones of orange in autumn. Plant in sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

aka Japanese Maple

Dwarf red upright form with a compact layered look. The bright red shoots contrast nicely with the mature foliage, which is green with purple hues. The purple bark adds to the overall look. . Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

"Koto-No-Ito" means harp strings, and it has been named as such because of it's narrow strap like leaves that dance in the wind. The green leaves change to yellow and orange in autumn. This tree has a rounded, dense habit. Prefers moist well drained soil and full sun. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This Japanese Maple has feathery foliage that emerges burgundy red in the spring and is known for holding its red colour right through the summer taking on a vibrant crimson red in autumn. Rightfully named, Lace Lady, the foliage is deeply dissected and forms an attractive loose crown. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

One can only assume that this Maple was so named because of the strong vigorous growth. Personally I think it should be called simply gorgeous! The long dissected crimson leaves sensuously droop on red stemmed branches. Definitely a must have. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. What a special little tree this is with an outstanding structure and interesting over-lapping foliage. The new leaves emerge a light green maturing to fresh bright green. A lovely Maple for smaller gardens or a container. Plant in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.

This variety was the Maple Society of North America's Maple of the Year in 2015.

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aka Japanese Maple

Moonfire hold it's colour in shade better than other red leaf cultivars. Tolerates full sun maintaining it's colour in hot summers. The foliage emerges dark purple in spring and turns red as summer nears, except in shade where the colour remains purple. Autumn colour is fiery red. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

Deeply dissected leaves of a wonderfull mossy-gold colour in spring, picking up greener tinges in summer and oranges and reds in autumn. Lovely red stems contrast with the gold foliage. Grow in a sheltered spot in deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

The leaves of this dwarf Japanese Maple are much smaller than usual. Light-green leaves emerge with bright orange-red margins in spring. These turn yellow-green in summer before going a beautiful golden-yellow to orange in autumn. A compact, dense grower and a very nice small tree. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A most attractive Maple with bright red spring foliage that matures to deep red-black as it matures. Towards the end of summer there are green tones on the leaves before they once again turn fiery red prior to leaf fall. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A desirable Maple with deeply dissected foliage that cascades gracefully on naturally pendulous branches. The spring growth is soft green with orange hues, gradually turning to a uniform green in summer. Autumn tones are gold and orange prior to leaf fall. Plant in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.

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aka Maple

Red spring growth contrasts well against beautiful yellow and green leaves, green intensifies in summer, turns orange and yellow in autumn. An ideal specimen for a small garden. Its elegant, open shape looks especially good silhouetted on walls or buildings, perfect in a large container. Deciduous

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aka Cut Leaf Maple

The deeply divided foliage of this special Maple goes through several colour changes throughout the season. Starting with orange tones in spring, turning purple then green-bronze and finally bright orange and scarlet in the autumn. The branches are quite pendulous in habit. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Magnificent foliage of the best variegated Acer. Each Spring new growth emerges with an array of eye catching colour. No need to wait for autumn colour change, this tree heralds spring already displaying a multitude of colours ranging from pink, green, red, cream and almost pure white. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A highly ornamental plant with weeping, shrub-like form with mature plants having cascading branches. Leaves emerge bright crimson deepening to burgundy. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is a very special upright form of Maple. The leaves have seven lobes and start off a soft shade of green in spring gradually deepening to a more traditional green. The wow factor kicks in during autumn with deep shades of red and scarlet prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

Plant with protection from hot dry winds and afternoon sun for best results. 'Osakazui' is considered to be one the very best Maples for autumn colour. The name means 'Saki-Cup like leaf'. This Maple has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and was the Maple Society of North America's Maple of the Year in 2020.

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aka Japanese Maple or Eagle Claw Maple

AKA the 'Eagle Claw' Maple because of the shape of the dissected leaves. A pretty little tree with fresh green spring foliage that changes to gold-orange tones in the autumn. A strong grower however as with most Maples will perform best with protection from hot sun and strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Pretty "Pixie" could also be called "Lady in Red" as the new spring foliage is a rich vibrant red gradually maturing to a deeper black red. In autumn the leaves are a showy bright red. Use as a stand out contrast plant. Plant in sun or semi-shade in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Delicate dissected red foliage through spring and summer intensifying to scarlet red in autumn. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Equally looks very graceful in a container. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Maple. Delicate dissected red foliage through spring and summer intensifying to scarlet red in autumn. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Equally looks very graceful in a container. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Delicate dissected red foliage through spring and summer intensifying to scarlet red in autumn. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Equally looks very graceful in a container. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Maple

To make the most of this lovely Maple plant where the light will show through the deeply dissected burgundy foliage. Stunning. But wait there's more when the leaves turn a deep red in autumn. Happiest in a sheltered position out of the afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

An outstanding deciduous tree that is worthy of a special planting position where the spectacular autumn colour can really be enjoyed. The large glossy green leaves turn fiery orange and red from early autumn. Pyramidal shape when young and eventually forms a large round headed tree. Wow!

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aka Canadian Maple

A beautiful tree from North America which has reddish branchlets and buds and attractive clusters of small red flowers in spring followed by 'winged' seeds. The large palmate leaves are green in summer turning rich crimson red in autumn. Grows well in cool areas with rich moist soil. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A new weeping maple with colours unlike anything that has been available before. The spring growth comes out with lovely russet colours in pink, cream,and gold/yellow, before maturing to greens. Autumn colours are in yellow,orange and reds. Deciduous.

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aka Coral Bark Maple

The main feature of this Maple is the fiery coral red colour of the branches and twigs that are a real stand out in winter when the tree is bare. The green summer foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. A statement feature tree worthy of a place in any planting scheme. Deciduous.

'Senkaki' AKA 'Sango Kaku' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from afternoon sun and harsh winds. 'Senkaki' has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Japanese Maple

Maple. A beautiful small tree with delicate, long, lacy fingers of bright green foliage, the new tips are often tinted with salmon tones. Soft autumn colours before leaf fall. Very graceful. Best in a sheltered position away from harsh winds and afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Lace Leaf Maple

A very pretty upright Maple with fine, lacy, bright green foliage on graceful, slightly pendulous branches. The autumn colours are in tones of soft yellow and gold with hints of red. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from strong winds. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is an excellent small tree that will grow happily in a container or the garden. The branches and leaves are an attractive wine red which deepens slightly in autumn. Good compact upright habit. Happiest in the sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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A small-medium maple tree, with a beautiful rich reddish purple coloured leaf, presented with a rounded spreading crown. Colour holds until the end of summer when the autumnal change sees leaves turn a deep red shade. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A very popular Maple and deservedly so. Outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again fiery shades of red. Plant in morning sun or semi shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Golden Full Moon Maple

This is a small, slow growing tree that is beautiful when the new foliage is emerging and just as special thereafter. The new leaves are a soft lime yellow and open to delicate fans of foliage. Deeper yellow tones towards autumn. This Maple prefers a sheltered spot with filtered light. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

An unusual little Maple with multi-toned variegated foliage. When the new leaves first emerge in spring they are a striking crimson pink, as they mature they turn to olive green and silver. Excellent fiery red tones in autumn. Happiest protected from afternoon sun and strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A slow growing Maple, commonly called the Lion's Head Maple as the dense tufts of crinkled foliage on each branch resemble the mane of a lion. The bright green leaves turn golden orange in autumn. Plant in full sun to part shade in moist well drained soil. Deciduous.

This variety was the Maple Society of North America's Maple of the Year in 2019.

Excellent Specimen Japanese Maple with purple-green foliage. With a graceful arching branches and deeply cut leaves, this Acer is a visual delight from spring to autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Excellent small garden tree with outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage in spring that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again all fired up in shades of red. Best in morning sun or semi-shade and out of strong wind. Deciduous.

Named after Edward 'Skeeter' Rodd from Pennsylvania who introduced this cultivar in the 1970's. Suitable for container growing.

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aka Japanese Weeping maple

Weeping Maple. Stella Rossa translates to Red Star. It is decidedly weeping, delicate and graceful. The foliage of 'Stella Rossa' emerges bright red in early spring holding the bright red color well into summer before turning darker red and then burgundy. Deciduous.

While it tolerates full sun, 'Stella Rossa' would like to have a little shade in hotter climates.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

A very attractive weeping Maple that forms a broad head of cascading foliage. The leaves are deeply dissected and coloured a delicious dark purple-red. Happy in a special container or the garden in a sheltered, semi-shaded position. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

This Maple is on my 'must have' list and I have successfully grown it in a container for several years. An ancient and revered cultivar originating from Japan and equally of merit today.

A very beautiful variegated Japanese maple. In spring, Toyama Nishiki dissected leaves have cream and pink overtones and in Autumn it has fantastic colours of bright orange and red. Beautiful tones, Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

Maple. The green leaves of this tree are tipped with a scarlet red, this holds very well through the spring, then fades to a nice dark green by summer until its autumn show of bright red. 'Tsuma gaki' performs best in partial shade and over time grows into a small round tree. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. An upright form with lobed leaves that have distinctive orange tones as they emerge in spring. Gradually the leaves mature to a pale green. Orange-red in autumn. Plant in a sheltered position away from harsh wind and afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A rare and unusual coloured Japanese Maple. Mature leaves are green with white markings in summer, by autumn they transition to shades of bright peach and deep red. As the plant matures the foliage becomes more variegated making each seasons display slightly different. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

Something a bit different in the Maple family. Attractive lime green bark is offset by the pretty soft yellow spring foliage that gradually turns lime green. In summer the foliage is fresh green and in autumn deep gold. Plant in sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

If you want a weeping maple then this is one of the best. Intricate and delicate soft fresh green foliage on graceful pendulous branches. The autumn tones are gold and yellow. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. An award winning Maple with fresh green, wide, lobed leaves that emerge in spring set against smooth grey-brown bark. Stunning autumn colour prior to leaf fall. Tall upright habit. Plant in a sheltered spot in deep cool soil. Deciduous.

This Maple has pretty little drooping sprays of 'flowers' known as corymbs just before the leaves emerge.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A truly beautiful dwarf Maple that is worthy of a special sheltered spot in the garden. The dainty lobed foliage emerges pink in spring later turning green with the odd white leaf here and there. Nice for a special container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A beautiful tall and elegant Maple with an upright habit. The spring leaves have 9-11 lobes and emerge shiny dark purple. Summer leaf colour has hues of bronze, red and green. Red tones in autumn prior to leaf fall. Plant in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.

This Maple was discovered as a chance seedling in the Esveld Aceretum and is possibly a cross between A.shirasawanum and A.palmatum. It has received an Award of Merit.

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aka Silk Tree

Silk Tree. This is a fabulous quick growing tree with a single stem and a good shade canopy making it ideal to relax under on a sleepy summer afternoon. Soft ferny foliage and fluffy fuzzy blooms in warm pink that appear in summer. Plant in a warm sunny position. Deciduous.

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aka Almond

Nut. For those of you who want to 'grow' a little nuts this Almond is an excellent choice. Regular and reliable bearer of strongly flavored nuts. Good disease resistance and self fertile, a good pollinator for most other varieties. Happiest in a sunny position away from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Apple

Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A modern French Apple which is the result of many years of research. The skin has a strong crimson blush over golden-green, small amount of russeting. Firm flesh, creamy with a mild but delicious flavour. High resistance to disease. PVR.

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aka Dwarf Apple

Dwarf modern apple with beautiful bright red skin. The cream flesh has a nice texture and is firm, sweet and juicy; ripens in summer, stores well refrigerated. Grows in tidy pyramidal shape. Grafted on M793 rootstock improving tolerance to clay soils. Shows good disease resistance. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

'Ballarat' is a heritage Apple from Australia dating back to the early 1900's. It bears large apples that are ripe towards the end of April. The fruit are green with a red blush and the cream flesh is lovely and juicy. A great apple for cooking - it stores very well too. Deciduous.

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This Apple has a narrow columnar shape that takes up a minimum of space, and requires little pruning. 'Bolero' has shiny green eating apples with a golden blush. Good cropper, fruit matures about March. Deciduous.

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This columnar, compact tree produces a truly stunning spring display with white pink tinged blossoms and bronze-red new growth. In summer masses of red over green apples decorate the tree and if processed make lovely 'jelly'. Narrow upright habit makes this a tree easy to place. Requires little pruning. PVR. Deciduous.

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There's no excuse not to plant an apple tree with this narrow columnar variety that takes up a minimum of space. 'Polka' has medium sized fruit with green skin blushed red. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a very good flavor. Ripens about March. Requires little pruning. Deciduous.

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This apple tree is idea for court-yard and container planting as it has a natural narrow columnar habit. The fruit are green with a red blush, crisp and juicy flesh with a slight tang. Ripe March-April. Requires little pruning. Deciduous.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock. A French apple often compared to 'Granny Smith' as it has lovely fresh green skin. Medium sized fruit, sweet tasting and aromatic. Does well in warmer climates, good disease resistance therefore ideal for organic gardens. Ripens towards the end of autumn.

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aka Dwarf Apple

Std Dwarf Apple. Now here's a little beauty for a container or court-yard garden. Full sized, crisp and juicy, sweet tasting, red skinned apples that grow on a naturally dwarf tree. Grafted on to a standard to make a natural topiary. Self fertile with good disease resistance. Deciduous. TM.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Bred in Motueka around 1952 'Braeburn' has become a firm favourite in the Kiwi orchard. Crisp, firm and juicy with yellowish green skin that is broadly striped with red. Sweet flavour balanced with a moderate tartness for just a little zing. Deciduous.

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Born and bred in Motueka around 1952 'Braeburn' has become a firm favourite in the Kiwi orchard. Crisp, firm and juicy with yellowish green skin that is broadly striped with red. Sweet flavour balanced with a moderate tartness for just a little zing. Ripens in autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple - Triploid

Triploid. A quintessentially English Heritage Apple being the first choice cooking apple in the UK since the 1800's. The fruit is large, flattish and green, flushed red. Firm light yellow flesh that is full of flavour. Ripe towards the end of autumn.

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aka Heritage Apple - Triploid

Triploid. A quintessentially English Heritage Apple being the first choice cooking apple in the UK since the 1800's. The fruit is large, flattish and green, flushed red. Firm light yellow flesh that is full of flavour. Ripe towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Get the best of both worlds with this double grafted apple that has two classic varieties. Braeburn - Ripens April-May, firm juicy tasty fruit and Royal Gala - Ripens Feb - March, red skin, delicious sweet juicy fruit that keeps well. Deciduous. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Pacific Rose.large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Matures April. NZ Queen - mainly deep red skinned apple with crisp, juicy, crunchy white flesh. Ripens March/April. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Red Delicious - a good looking apple with sweet white flesh and brilliant red skin. Ripe in autumn and best eaten fresh. Golden Delicious - Golden green skin, crisp, juicy and sweet flesh. Perfect for fresh eating. Ripe in autumn. Deciduous.

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Double Graft Apple. Royal Gala - Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Ripe in summer. Golden Delicious - Golden yellow, thin skin, crisp, juicy, sweet and delicious flesh. Hard to beat for fresh eating. Ripe in autumn. Deciduous.

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The perfect combination on 1 tree. Royal Gala - Red skin with crisp, juicy flesh with a fine texture. Highly productive and ready late summer. Granny Smith - green skin, crisp, firm tart flesh that is good for fresh eating or cooking. Ready towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Royal Gala - Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Ripe in summer. Harold Red Delicious - The skin is a very deep red colour and the aromatic, juicy flesh is coloured cream. Ripens in autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Royal Gala - Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Ripe in summer. Lady in Red - Has bright red skin. Inside the cream flesh has a lovely combination of sweet and tart flavours. Ripens around April. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Royal Gala - Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Ripe in summer. Pacific Rose.large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Matures April. Deciduous.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep compact. Divine by name and divine by taste. A red skinned apple with crisp, crunchy, juicy flesh with a firm texture. The tree itself has been bred for strong resistance to disease and is a perfect choice for organic gardens. Ripe late summer. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Perfect for smaller gardens or container growing. Support permanently with a stake to prevent wind rock.

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Grafted on M9 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A Japanese variety with large fruit with a smooth red-shaded skin. The creamy white flesh is firm, juicy and sweet with a satisfying crunch when eaten fresh. Stores exceptionally well - for months if refrigerated. Ripe from mid autumn onwards. Deciduous.

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A Japanese variety with large fruit with a smooth red-shaded skin. The creamy white flesh is firm, juicy and sweet with a satisfying crunch when eaten fresh. Stores exceptionally well - for months if refrigerated. Ripe from mid autumn onwards. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page 'Fuji' is a Tip Bearer meaning that the flowers and fruit are produced on the end of branches i.e. branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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aka Apple

There really is only one word for NZ's 'Gala' apple - superb. Crisp, crunchy, white juicy flesh that is aromatic and just tastes so good when picked straight off the tree on a warm summers day. Nice red blush to the yellow skin. Ripe in summer around February. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

Grafted on M9 rootstock to keep dwarfed. This popular apple is very well named because it is indeed golden and very scrum-delicious. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a sweet honey flavour. Lovely eaten fresh but can be cooked. Highly productive and ripe towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Apple

This popular apple is very well named because it is indeed golden and very scrum-delicious. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a sweet honey flavour. Lovely eaten fresh but can be cooked. Highly productive and ripe towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Golden Delicious was first introduced from the USA in 1890 but remains one of the leading commercial varieties throughout the world today.

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aka Heritage Apple

Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep compact. Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April.

Apple Information Page Support with a permanent stake even in a container. 'Granny Smith' flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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aka Heritage Apple

Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April. Suited to most climates. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Developed quite by accident by 'Granny' Smith of New South Wales around 1868 and introduced commercially around 1900. 'Granny Smith' flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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aka Heritage Apple

Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April. You've got to love your Granny. Suited to most climates.

Apple Information Page Developed quite by accident by 'Granny' Smith of New South Wales around 1868 and introduced commercially around 1900. 'Granny Smith' flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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This is a NZ selection of the popular 'Red Delicious'. The skin is a very deep red colour and the aromatic, juicy flesh is coloured cream. Ripens in autumn. Ideal for espaliering on a wall in small gardens. Plant in full sun. Deciduous.

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This relatively new introduction is an exceptional apple. Not only does the large, red, aromatic fruit taste fantastic the tree has been bred to have a high resistance to disease - perfect for the organic gardener. Ready in summer, crunchy and sweet but not too acid. Deciduous. PVR.

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Aka Pink Lady. Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Discovered in a Hawke's Bay Orchard this beautiful looking apple has bright red skin. Inside the cream flesh has a lovely combination of sweet and tart flavours. Ripens around April. Always support with a stake. PVR.

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Discovered in a Hawke's Bay Orchard this beautiful looking apple has bright red skin. Inside the cream flesh has a lovely combination of sweet and tart flavours. Ripens around April. PVR.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep compact. This apple can only be classed as a 10. The skin is red blushed and the flesh crisp and juicy with a good balance between sweet and tart flavours. Very good for fresh eating. Abundant cropper, disease resistant and self fertile. Ripe around March. Deciduous.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A NZ apple with strong disease resistance and very large, (up to 400grams) crisp and juicy fruit that are full of flavour. The skin of this apple has a high flavanoid count aiding human disease prevention. Ripens in April. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page A permanent support stake to prevent wind rock. There should be no need to prune this apple as it will stay small and compact.

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A unique NZ apple with strong disease resistance and very large, (up to 400grams) crisp and juicy fruit that are full of flavour. The skin of this apple has a high flavanoid count aiding human disease prevention. It's got to be good for you! Ripe in April. Pollinators - Granny Smith or Fuji

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A unique NZ apple with strong disease resistance and very large, (up to 400grams) crisp and juicy fruit that are full of flavour. The skin of this apple has a high flavanoid count aiding human disease prevention. It's got to be good for you! Ripe in April. Deciduous

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. You'll love the taste of this high quality, fresh eating apple that was bred in NZ. Quite large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Ripe around April. Support with a permanent stake. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Stake to prevent wind rock. There should be no need to prune this apple as it will stay small and compact.

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You'll love the taste of this high quality, fresh eating apple that was bred in NZ. Quite large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Ripe around April. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. An English heritage variety with huge, flat, highly coloured fruit with red stripes. The flesh is firm, juicy and tart with the right blend of acid and sweet. When stewed the flesh breaks down to a 'froth'. Matures late summer to autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

An English heritage variety with huge, flat, highly coloured fruit with red stripes. Highly esteemed for culinary purposes. The flesh is firm, juicy and tart with the right blend of acid and sweet. When stewed the flesh breaks down to a 'froth'. Matures late summer to autumn. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page This apple which dates back to the 1800's is the perfect choice for baking - especially apple pies and apple sauce. Mmm.........The origins of the name of this apple are are as follows:- Mrs Peasgood from Lincolnshire planted 5 apple seeds from an un-named cooking apple, only 1 germinated and it produced such a wonderful apple it was named after Mrs Peasgood and the Nonsuch part of the name literally translates as "without equal".

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Red Delicious is a classic, heart shaped, red shiny fruit that is ready to eat around March. The perfumed, sweet and crispy flesh invites you to take one big delicious bite after another. An excellent all purpose fruit whether it be for eating straight from the tree or coking. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page While delicious for fresh eating straight off the tree 'Red Delicious' is a great cooking apple for pies and puddings or try some in a fresh salad.

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aka Heritage Apple Triploid

Triploid. Heritage Apple. An early season apple that ripens in summer. The fruit are striped and are medium to large. The flesh is very crisp and juicy with a 'zingy' flavour, eat fresh or use for cooking. From the USA - 1908.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. This is probably New Zealand's most popular eating apple. Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Regarded as one of the worlds finest apples and awarded a RHS Award of Garden Merit. Matures in mid summer. Deciduous.

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This is probably New Zealand's most popular eating apple. Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Regarded as one of the worlds finest apples and awarded a RHS Award of Garden Merit. Matures in mid summer. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page The Royal Gala apple was named to honour Queen Elizabeth the II.

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Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous.

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Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

A medium sized heritage apple with green skin flushed yellow bronze. Good flavour with juicy, crisp yellow-green flesh. Leave on the tree as late as possible before picking - ripe around the end of autumn. Excellent for cider and cooking. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page This apple is very high in Vitamin C and has good keeping qualities so it is well worth growing.

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This apple has been bred to produce heavy crops of bite sized apples that kids (of all ages) will love. Sweet, crisp, juicy fruit with bright red skin, ripens in late autumn. Dwarf variety, support with a permanent stake. Deciduous.

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Deep red, waxy skin and white flesh that is tinted red. High levels of health-promoting anthocyanins are present in the fruit. The flavour and aroma of this apple is distinctively 'tropical' hence the name. Matures about late March. A really special apple that is well worth growing. Deciduous.

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aka Apricot

Cluthalate is a self-fertile, late season variety that ripens 30 days after Sundrop and 14 days after Moorpark. Its orange fruit is of medium size, with melting flesh that is sweet and juicy. Best grown in areas with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Deciduous

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Freestone, medium-sized fruit, with equal halves with firm orange-yellow flesh and a fine texture. Lovely flavoursome fruit bourn on a vigorous and productive, upright-spreading tree. Orange blushed red skin. Meaty flavorsome flesh. Deciduous.

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aka Apricot

Goldrich trees are vigorous and productive. Goldrich fruit are large and oval, with nearly equal halves. It has firm, deep orange flesh with a fine texture, and has good flavor and quality. We recommend pruning in summer after harvesting, only prune on a warm dry day. Deciduous.

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Skaha is a vigorous productive tree which is early ripening. Bearing medium sized fruit with firm bright orange flesh and gold skin with a red blush. Use Sundrop as a pollination partner. We recommend pruning in summer after harvesting, only prune on a warm dry day. Deciduous.

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aka Apricot

Excellent producer with sweet, juicy, yellow fruit with a firm flesh. Prune only during summer on a warm dry day. Apricots do best in a sunny position with good drainage. Ripens mid season. Suitable for most NZ regions.

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Large, sweet, juicy, golden fruit with lots of flavour. Perfect for picking straight off the tree and straight into your mouth! We recommend pruning in summer after harvesting, only prune on a warm dry day. Suitable for warmer areas of NZ. Deciduous.

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Golden yellow skin and flesh. Large, firm, aromatic flesh that holds shape well when preserved. Juicy when ripe. Strong drooping habit. Tree has good vigour. Freestone. We recommend pruning in summer after harvesting, only prune on a warm dry day. Deciduous

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A small evergreen shrub with dainty foliage and masses of deep-pink flowers that blossom from autumn to spring. It's perfect for mass planting under larger shrubs and trees. It prefers well drain soils and full sun to partial shade position.

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aka Feather Bush

A small appealing shrub with needle like foliage and delicate yellow flowers in spring to early summer. New growth is tinged red providing a nice contrast of colour with flowers eventually converting to red cones. Makes an attractive patio plant. Evergreen.

This plant is dioecious: male and female flowers grow on different plants.

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This dwarf cultivar produces short golden orange candle-like flowers with reddish styles. Great in rockeries and smaller gardens, mass plant for dramatic effect or in small groups or containers on the patio, verandah or deck. Easy maintenance, simply cut away spent flowers. Evergreen

Easy maintenance, simply cut away spent flowers.